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HMD rebrands, shares strategy for the future including more Nokia phones
HMD Global, the brand that has been producing Nokia devices in the past few years has announced a major rebrand.…
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Blockchain
Kenya leads global interest in Worldcoin despite ban
Global interest in Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency token linked to Sam Altman’s innovative digital ID project, has surged in the past…
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OPPO Reno11 Series Imaging Technology Explained
OPPO is at the forefront of portrait photography innovation, and the Reno Series, in particular, showcases just how far smartphone…
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Startups
Empowering Africa’s Economic Future: Fintech’s Role in Driving Financial Inclusion in Africa
In recent years, Africa has emerged as a hotbed for innovation and entrepreneurship, with its rapidly growing population and increasing…
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VC firm Flourish Ventures launches African Founder Well-Being Survey
Flourish Ventures, an early-stage global fintech venture capital firm has announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind research effort named The African…
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Three ColorOs14 features to check out on the OPPO Reno11 series
OPPO recently unveiled its Reno11 Series in Kenya. The Series comes in two variants – Reno11 5G and Reno11 Pro…
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Airtel removes withdrawal code when receiving money in Kenya
Airtel Money customers can now receive money directly into their mobile money wallet from any network without the withdrawal code…
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series Launched in Kenya
Xiaomi has today introduced the Redmi Note 13 Series in Kenya. The series comprises the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G,…
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5 perks that come with pre-ordering the Samsung Galaxy S24
If you are eagerly eyeing the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 series, brands like ABSA, Kenya Airways, Safaricom and Jamii Telecom…
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Samsung and Google Cloud Join Forces to Bring Generative AI to Samsung Galaxy S24 Series
Samsung Electronics and Google Cloud have announced a new partnership to bring Google Cloud’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology to…
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Uber’s year in review looks at Kenyans’ mobility and delivery trends
Ride-hailing app Uber has released its 2023 Year in Review. The review looks at the past year, identifying the things…
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5G in Kenya: More than 500k users now on the network but adoption is still slow
Kenya was among the first countries in Africa to launch the super-fast fifth-generation (5G) network. The country’s leading telco Safaricom…
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OPPO Reno11 Series Officially Launched in Kenya
OPPO has today announced the launch of the OPPO Reno11 Series in the Kenyan Market featuring the latest ColorOs14 based…
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OPPO Reno11 Series Launching in Kenya Soon
OPPO has revealed that it will be launching the new OPPO Reno11 series in Kenya on the 25th of January…
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Gadgets
Samsung goes big on mobile AI with the new Galaxy S24 series
Samsung has officially unveiled its latest Galaxy S24 series comprising the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24, unleashing…
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Gadgets
Meet LG UltraGear, World’s First 4K OLED Gaming Monitor With Dual-Hz Feature
LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil its latest lineup of UltraGear OLED gaming monitors, designed to provide superior gaming…
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Gadgets
Meet LG’s eco-friendly mycup Tumbler Washer to be launched at CES 2024
In a move that resonates with the growing values of environmental conservation by Kenyan consumers, LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil…
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Our best OPPO smartphones in 2023
OPPO smartphones in 2023: This was quite a busy year for OPPO in Kenya. The smartphone manufacturer released several devices…
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BUSINESS
Seamlessly Shop This Festive Season With Equity
With the festivities here with us (well, we know, just like you, we’re not sure how it happened so fast…
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[Interview] How is OPPO navigating the local smartphone market?
OPPO first entered the Kenyan market in 2015. Over the years, the company has grown to become one of the…
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The Importance of Regular Health Data Updates: Why It Matters for the Public Healthcare System in Kenya
Introduction The flow of health data in any healthcare system is a critical aspect of a country’s health information system.…
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eCommerce marketplace Bigstore raises undisclosed amount of funding, launches in Kenya
Bigstore.africa, the e-commerce marketplace has announced that it has raised an undisclosed angel funding round. This achievement sets the stage…
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Feature phones are essential to disconnect during this festive season
Despite Kenya having a very high smartphone penetration, feature phones are still dominating the market. In fact, according to statistics…
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Redington launches the iPhone 15 series in Kenya
Redington has unveiled the iPhone 15 series in Kenya. The series which comprises the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 plus, iPhone 15…
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Sophos Anticipates AI-Based Attack Techniques and Prepares Detections
Sophos has released two reports about the use of AI in cybercrime. The first report—“The Dark Side of AI: Large-Scale…
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OPPO Find N3 Flip scores big on usability
The OPPO Find N3 Flip is now official. OPPO launched the device last week in Dubai alongside the foldable OPPO…
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Business Tips: How to Enjoy Apple Pay Casinos on a Break
Integrating Apple Pay into the online casino experience has changed how players approach gaming during their leisure time. Known for…
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Cloud provider Servercore launches in Kenya
Global provider of IT infrastructure and cloud services Servercore has announced its launch in the Kenyan market today. The company…
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Itel S23+: A solid budget phone with a premium curved display
Itel S23+: Smart life brand itel Mobile has been the market leader in smartphone sales in Africa. This has always…
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LG offering discounts of up to KSh25,000 this Black Friday
LG Electronics East Africa has launched its Black Friday campaign, which will run for the entire month of November. This special promotion…
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Airtel Kenya to roll out additional 100 5G sites across the country by end of year
Airtel Kenya has revealed plans to roll out an additional 100 5G sites across the country before the end of…
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HMD Global is now manufacturing Nokia phones in Europe
Finnish firm HMD Global, the maker of Nokia-branded smartphones, will start building 5G models in Europe. The first device to…
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Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Specs, Price and Availability in Kenya
Galaxy S23 FE specs: The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is now selling in Kenya. Samsung officially launched the phone last…
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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Launched in Kenya: Specifications and Price
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is now selling in Kenya. Samsung has officially launched the phone this week alongside the…
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[Interview] SARAYA Kenya’s GM on building innovative solutions in sanitation and food technology
Dennis Ntara is the General Manager for SARAYA Kenya, an Innovative company creating products and solutions in sanitation and food…
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Generative AI: Amazon Bedrock and what it means for local businesses
Generative AI (GenAI) has become very popular over the last few years. While its advancements have captured widespread attention, many…
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Nigeria to train 3 million tech talents over the next four years
Nigeria has committed to training 3 million tech talents over the next four years. Speaking at Day 1 of TechCabal’s…
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COLUMNS
Uwe Kemmer: Climbing the Table – Data’s Role in Football
Since the first professional football match in 1863, the popular game has been based on grit, determination, and passion. In…
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Samsung to bring Galaxy S23 FE to Kenya
Samsung has confirmed that it will be launching a Fan Edition of the Galaxy S23 on October 4. The launch…
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OPPO Reno10 5G Review: Ticks all the boxes
OPPO Reno10 5G Review: OPPO launched the Reno10 series in Kenya about four weeks ago. The series comprises the Reno10…
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The 2023 Asus ROG Strix G16 is an Impressive Gaming Laptop
Asus ROG Strix G16: When it comes to gaming laptops, Asus always goes all on with its Republic of Gamers…
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TECNO Camon 20 Pro Camera Perfomance
Tecno launched its camera-centric Camon 20 series in Kenya back in May this year. The series comprises four devices; the…
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A Must-Have Digital Relocation Toolkit
Moving to a new place, whether across town or an entirely different city or country, can be exciting and daunting.…
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OPPO Reno10 vs Galaxy A54: Which one should you buy?
I am a big fan of OPPO’s Reno series of devices so of course I was excited when I got…
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How to participate in OPPO Kenya’s Reno10 #100FacesofKenya campaign
As part of its ongoing commitment to creating a professional and inclusive portrait shooting experience on the Reno series, OPPO …
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[Interview] WIOCC GROUP’s Ryan Sher on accelerating digital transformation in Africa
In this interview, Ryan Sher, Group Chief Operations Officer, West Indian Ocean Cable (WIOCC GROUP) talks to me about how…
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itel S23 4G Launched in Kenya, Specs, Pricing and Availability
itel recently unveiled its latest addition to the S series in Kenya, the iTel S23 4G. The device comes with…
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Then & Now- 5 ways Google is improving Search in Africa
There’s a lot that goes into building a search engine. While it seems simple enough — you type a question,…
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Gadgets
OPPO Reno10 5G Unboxing and Quick Impressions
Unboxing the OPPO Reno10 5G. OPPO just launched this device in Kenya for Ksh 56,999. The company says the newest Reno…
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Infinix ZERO 30 5G launched, the perfect phone for vloggers
Infinix just announced the global launch of the Infinix ZERO 30 5G, a successor to the Infinix ZER0 20. This…
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You can now buy the OPPO Reno10 Series in Kenya
OPPO has officially unveiled the OPPO Reno10 series in Kenya. The series comprises the Reno10 5G and the pro variant,…
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OPPO Reno10 series is finally coming to Kenya
OPPO is finally bringing the OPPO Reno10 series to Kenya. The series has already been selling in other markets like…
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[24Bit Podcast] Discussing Safaricom’s Home Fibre Offer Over The Years
In this episode, we discuss Safaricom Home Fibre with Stephen Maina from Safaricom. He answers our questions on the service,…
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Some Quick Thoughts on the Tecno Spark 10
Tecno Spark 10: Tecno’s Spark series has always been my favourite since the company first introduced it back in 2017.…
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TCL Dubai Crowned Electronics Company of the Year
TCL, the global TV brand has clinched the illustrious Gold Stevie Award for Large Electronics Company of the Year at the…
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NOVACOM’s First Africa Digital Transformation Summit launching in South Africa
NOVACOM Summits’ first-ever African edition of the Digital Transformation Strategy Summit is coming to South Africa. The summit is an…
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BUSINESS
VFS Global offers tips for a smooth visa application experience
Based on the data available mid-year, there is convincing evidence that reveals global travel is on the rise in 2023,…
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Reviews
Nokia X30 5G Review
Nokia X30 5G is one of those devices from HMD Global that really caught my eye when the company first…
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Infinix NOTE 30 VIP: Our Three Favorite Features
For Ksh 45,999, the Infinix NOTE 30 VIP is quite an interesting device. Infinix officially unveiled the device back in…
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Google introduces new privacy tools in Search
Google has announced new privacy tools in Google Search to give its users more control of their personal information, privacy,…
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COLUMNS
UWE KEMMER: Cave Paintings to Cloud Computing – The Evolution of Data Storage
How we collect and store information has played a critical role in preserving knowledge and driving progress throughout human evolution.…
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WhatsApp adding ability to share your screen during video calls
Popular messaging platform WhatsApp will soon allow you to share your screen when making video calls. With the new feature…
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G Media designs successful campaign for Ethio Telecom’s Tele Birr Super App Launch
Africa has long been a breeding ground for innovation and creativity. In recent years, an increasing number of innovative companies…
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High cost of 5G smartphones hindering 5G adoption, says Airtel Kenya MD
Kenya has joined several other African countries that continue to roll out 5G. As of now, two of the country’s…
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Nokia X30 5G is HMD Global’s most eco-friendly smartphone yet to date
Nokia X30 5G: HMD is among the smartphone OEMs that are adopting sustainable initiatives. This is very important considering the…
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Here is where you can pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 in Kenya
Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 pre-order: Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 last week,…
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Gadgets
Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 are now official – Here is how much they will cost you
Samsung just announced the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5, its next-generation devices with folding screens. The devices were unveiled…
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WhatsApp Rolling Out Channels To Users in Kenya
Last month, Meta announced that it is rolling out a new feature on WhatsApp called Channels. Channels, Meta said is…
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Infinix Note 30 Pro vs Redmi Note 12 Pro: Which one should you buy?
The Infinix Note 30 Pro is among the devices in the Note 30 series that Infinix officially brought to the…
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Starlink picks Karibu Connect as its authorized reseller in Kenya
Starlink, the satellite internet company owned by Elon Musk has gone live in Kenya. The company had hinted about this…
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LG expands its commercial laundromats business to the Coast region
After successfully launching a number of laundromats in Nairobi, LG Electronics is now expanding the services to the Coast region. …
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Airtel becomes second operator to launch 5G in Kenya
Airtel Kenya has officially become the second operator to launch 5G network after Safaricom. Launched on Tuesday, the telco noted…
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Meta taking on Twitter with Threads, a new text-based app
Meta has launched a new app to rival micro-blogging site Twitter. Known as Threads, the app allows Instagram users to…
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The Fluentalk T1 Translator device might be your perfect foreign travel companion
Fluentalk T1 Translator device: One of the biggest challenge I always have when in a foreign country has always been…
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Reviews
Nokia G11 Plus: Built on the premise of durability
If you’re on a tight budget and looking for a smartphone, one of the phones that you should probably consider…
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SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD Review
SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD Review: In my line of work as a tech journalist and tech review editor at…
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realme 10 with MediaTek G99 and 90Hz AMOLED display goes official in Kenya
realme has launched the realme 10 smartphone in Kenya. Launched on Monday, the phone is the company’s first in the…
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#Budget2023KE: Government allocates Ksh 15.1 billion to fund the ICT sector
The government has allocated Ksh.15.1 billion for the Information Communication Technology (ICT) sector in the 2023/2024 budget. The funds will…
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Gadgets
List of Infinix smartphones getting the new Android 13 and XOS 13 update
Infinix has shared details of its Android 13 roadmap for some of its existing smartphones as it tries to address…
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[Interview] Canon’s Somesh Adukia on the company’s investment and plans for Africa
In this lengthy interview, TechTrends Media sits down with Somesh Adukia, the Managing Director, Canon Central & North Africa to…
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Social Media
WhatsApp rolls out Channels feature for broadcast messages
Meta is rolling out a new feature on WhatsApp called Channels. Channels, Meta says is a “one-way broadcast tool for…
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News
OPPO takes on Samsung, launches the Find N2 Flip in Kenya
The foldable phone market in Kenya continues to attract more players who are willing to take on Samsung. OPPO is…
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Gadgets
HMD Global just launched a refreshed Nokia 2660 Flip phone
Nokia 2660 Flip phone: Classic Nokia phones are clearly making a comeback and it turns out Gen Z users have…
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Social Media
Instagram hosts Drip in the City event for young creators in Nairobi
Instagram over the weekend hosted an event dubbed “Drip in the City” that brought together young people to Nairobi’s City…
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Gadgets
Nokia X30 5G With Snapdragon 695 5G SoC, 4,200mAh battery launches in Kenya
HMD Global has announced the launch of the Nokia X30 5G smartphone in Kenya. The Nokia X30 5G is claimed…
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News
SOMESH ADUKIA: Paper versus Digital – The Future of Work
Digitization is revolutionizing the way businesses operate across the globe, and Africa is no exception. Over the past two years,…
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News
TECNO Launches the CAMON 20 Series in Kenya
TECNO officially launched its new CAMON 20 Series in Kenya on Wednesday. The series comprises four devices the CAMON 20,…
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PATRICK NDEGWA: Kenya’s startup ecosystem is set for growth in 2023 and beyond
Kenya is a hub for entrepreneurship and startup development in East Africa, with a growing ecosystem of innovative businesses and…
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Gadgets
vivo unveils its V27 series of smartphones in Kenya
vivo smartphones on Monday officially announced the launch of its new vivo V27 series in Kenya. The series comprises the…
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News
The Evolution of Online Gambling: The Role of Technology in Driving Industry Growth
Gone are the days of having to physically go to a casino or betting shop for your fix of gambling.…
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TECNO Delivers Its Promise of “Don’t Stop Creating” for Africa Through Launching “Magic Skin”
Innovative tech brand TECNO recently has just released a new brand video titled ‘Don’t Stop Creating: Magic Skin for a…
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CYBER SECURITY
Huawei targets Cloud Storage and AI systems with new cyber security service
Huawei Technologies has launched its latest cyber security service targeting the Kenyan private and public sectors deepening the use of cloud…
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Reviews
Samsung Galaxy A54: A mid-range phone with solid perfomance
The Samsung Galaxy A54 is a mid-range phone that offers flagship looks for a reasonable price. Its design is similar…
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Moto G Power 5G Quick Review: A Budget-Friendly Phone with Some Impressive Features
The Moto G Power 5G is a budget-friendly smartphone that offers some impressive features for its price. It has a…
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Bolt rolls out Driver Selfie Check feature to enhance safety and security on its platform
Bolt has rolled out a driver selfie check feature on its platform to enhance safety and also prevent driver impersonation…
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Airtel Kenya launches an all-in-one plan for its customers
Airtel Kenya on Monday launched an all-in-one plan offering different postpaid plans for calls, SMS, and data for its customers. …
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COLUMNS
Mukesh Bector: Japanese Businesses have been Leading on Sustainability for Years
Modern Japan is international, open and adaptive. But there’s an interesting dichotomy in Japanese culture and business. As much as…
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Google now prohibits personal loan apps from accessing user data
Google has recently made great efforts to protect consumer interests on Play Store, in an effort to comply with emerging…
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Connected Summit 2023 concludes with a commitment to a digitally inclusive Kenya
The Connected Summit 2023 just came to an end in Diani, Kwale County, highlighting Kenya’s progress and potential for future…
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Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr popularly knowns as Shatta Wale has landed in Kenya. Wale was seen…
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LG introduces its new lineup of home appliances
LG Electronics has unveiled its second-generation LG SIGNATURE home appliance line-up. The line-up, first unveiled at the LG Showcase MEA…
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